CITY OF PERRIS
MINUTES:
Date of Meeting:
August 27, 2024
06:30 PM
Place of Meeting:
City Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vargas called the Closed Session to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Corona, Rabb, Rogers, Nava, Vargas
Staff Member's Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Assistant City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, Director of Economic Development and Housing Ogawa, Director of Development Services Phung, Director of Finance Schenk and City Engineer Pourkazemi A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1); 3 cases:
1. City of Menifee v. City of Perris CVRI2203040
2. Panattoni Development Company, Inc. v. City of Perris CVRI2203028
3. City of Perris v. City of Menifee, et al CVRI2303456 B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) - 2 cases
C.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN(s): 313-091-003 City Negotiator: Clara Miramontes, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Mount San Jacinto College Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment City Attorney Khuu noted that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
Mayor Vargas called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Corona, Rabb, Rogers, Nava, Vargas
Staff Members Present: City Manager Miramontes, Assistant City Manager Bugtai, Assistant City Manager Reyna, City Attorney Khuu, City Engineer Pourkazemi, Police Captain Lamb, Fire Chief Scoville, Director of Finance Schenk, Director of Public Services Chavez, Director of Development Services Phung, Director of Administrative Services Amozgar, Director of Public Works Hill, Assistant City Clerk Haughney and City Clerk Salazar
3. INVOCATION:
Pastor Javier Muñoz
Vida Christian Church
251 North Perris Blvd.
Perris, CA 92570
In the absence of Pastor Javier Munoz, Yobana Munoz gave the Invocation.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Corona led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
City Attorney Khuu reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda, but no reportable action was taken.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Presentation to First Baptist Church in recognition of their 100th year anniversary.
B.
Recognition of the Jr. Master Gardeners.
C.
City of Perris Employee of the Quarter Recognition for Second Quarter of 2024.
D.
Presentation by Shaun Stone of Eastern Municipal Water District regarding an update on the County Highway 74 Sewer Installation Project.
7. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:
The report was given by Youth Advisory Committee Vice-President Melanie Lopez.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT/CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
The Mayor called for Public Comment. The following people spoke at Public Comment:
Olivia Camera
Bill Lamb
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A.
Approved the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on July 25, 2024 of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Marisela Nava to Approve the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on July 25, 2024 of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
B.
Approved the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on July 30, 2024 of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
David Starr Rabb to Approve the minutes of the Regular Joint Meeting held on July 30, 2024 of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
C.
Approved the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on August 8, 2024 of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Rita Rogers to Approve the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting held on August 8, 2024 of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority, Public Utility Authority, Housing Authority, Perris Community Economic Development Corporation and the Perris Joint Powers Authority.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Attorney Khuu noted that State law requires that an oral report be made regarding Item 10W. Item 10W increases the City Manager’s annual base salary by 3% so that the annual base salary is now $307,419.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
A.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6473, 6474 and 6475 regarding annexation of DPR 21-00017-Two (2) Industrial Business Park Buildings- to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. DPR 21-00017 is located at the northeast corner of Rider Street and Johnson Avenue; (APN(s) 303-130-021); (Owner: MS Perris) Resolution Number 6473 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS, APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A DISTRICT MAP INDICATING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF AN ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, AND FOR PROVIDING OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF THE ANNEXATION OF BENEFIT ZONE 188 DPR 21-00017 TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6474 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ANNEXATION OF DPR 21-00017 TO BENEFIT ZONE 188, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Resolution Number 6475 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNEXATION TO BENEFIT ZONE 188, CITY OF PERRIS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE LOCAL THAN ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT; SPECIFYING THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED TO BENEFIT ZONE 188, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND TO BE ASSESSED THE COST AND EXPENSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION OF DPR 21-00017 TO BENEFIT ZONE 188, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1; DETERMINING THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE TAKEN PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO ON OCTOBER 8, 2024 B.
Adopted Resolution Number 6476 regarding annexation of DPR 21-00017-Two (2) Industrial Business Park Buildings- to Flood Control Maintenance District No. 1. DPR 21-00017 is located at the northeast corner of Rider Street and Johnson Avenue; (APN(s) 303-130-021); (Owner: MS Perris) Resolution Number 6476 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS UPON CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY, TO ORDER ANNEXATION OF DPR 21-00017 TO BENEFIT ZONE 153, FLOOD CONTROL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBER 1, PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO ON OCTOBER 8, 2024 C.
Adopted Resolution Number 6477 regarding annexation of DPR 21-00017-Two (2) Industrial Business Park Buildings- into CFD 2001-3 (North Perris Public Safety District)-Annexation No. 67. DPR 21-00017 is located at the northeast corner of Rider Street and Johnson Avenue; (APN(s) 303-130-021); (Owner: MS Perris) Resolution Number 6477 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-3 (NORTH PERRIS PUBLIC SAFETY) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY THERETO [ANNEXATION NO. 67] D.
Adopted Resolution Number 6484 establishing the City's Article XIIIB Appropriation (Gann) Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Resolution Number 6484 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION E.
Adopted Resolution Number 6478 approving the City's Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Resolution Number 6478 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 F.
Adopted Resolution Numbers 6479 and 6480 declaring intent to make changes with respect to Improvement Area No. 2 of Community Facilities District No. 2022-4 (Park West) of the City of Perris and approving and ordering the execution of that certain deposit and reimbursement agreement with PW Land Investments, L.P. and making certain findings and determinations in connection therewith. Improvement Area No. 2 is located south of Nuevo Road and to the east and west of Evans Road.
Resolution Number 6479 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-4 (PARK WEST) OF THE CITY OF PERRIS AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 OF SAID DISTRICT Resolution Number 6480 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS APPROVING AND ORDERING THE EXECUTION OF THAT CERTAIN DEPOSIT AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PW LAND INVESTMENTS, L.P. AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH G.
Approved the City’s Monthly Check Register for the month of July 2024.
H.
Approved an extension of the Contract Services Agreement with RK Engineering Group, Inc. to provide general Traffic Engineering services in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for a term of one (1) year.
I.
Approved a Contract Services Agreement with C2PM to provide Construction Management and Inspection services for Ethanac Road Bridge Project (CIP S-139) for a 2-year term in the amount of $2,597,096.00 and authorize a 10% contingency.
J.
Approved Budget Amendments for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects T009 and S099.
K.
Approved an agreement with NPG Asphalt for road repairs on Patterson Avenue, near 4501 Patterson Avenue, for a total amount of $116,076.00, which includes a 20% contingency paid from (CIP S-036).
L.
Approved Change Order #1, increasing the contract with All American Asphalt for pavement maintenance and repairs as part of the 2023-24 Street Maintenance (S-036) and W. Metz Road Alley Pavement (S-094) Project by $458,184.56, totaling $2,374,758.56.
M.
Approved an agreement with Pineda General Construction, Inc. to paint the exterior of the Cesar Chavez Library, located at 163 E San Jacinto Ave, in the amount of $143,994.00 N.
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Riverside County Department of Environmental Health to provide Vector Control Services in the right of way, as needed.
O.
Approved the Landscape Maintenance Agreement for the Interstate I-215/Placentia Avenue Interchange between the County of Riverside and the City of Perris.
P.
Awarded a contract to Laura Sosa, Independent Contractor, for Professional Fitness Services.
Q.
Approved the purchase of a Ventrac KN 4520P Kawasaki Mower for the Parks and Community Services Department.
R.
Awarded the contract to SCB So. California Builders, Inc., for restroom renovation at the Cesar E. Chavez Public Library located at 163 E. San Jacinto Avenue, Perris CA 92570, in the amount of $197,000 plus 20% contingency ($39,400), totaling $236,000 for a 60-working day term. This item was continued from the Special City Council Meeting held on August 8, 2024.
S.
Approved a Contract Services Agreement with HdL Companies for subject matter expertise and technical support; application oversight, management, review, and recommendation; annual compliance and financial audit for cannabis businesses in the City for a 2-year term with a contract amount of $576,000.
T.
Approved Final Parcel Map No. 22-05197 (FPM 38061)- Final approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 38061 to subdivide 8.69 acres into three parcels to facilitate the construction of three industrial buildings totaling 137,700 square feet, located on the southeast corner of Indian Avenue and Harley Knox Boulevard, within the Light Industrial (LI) Zone of the Perris Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan (PVCCSP).: Applicant: Chris Kwasizur, Operon Group.
U.
Approved the Second Amended and Restated Agreement for Animal Shelter Services with Riverside County in the amount of $474,141.58 for a term to expire on June 30, 2025.
V.
Consented to the Assignment & Assumption of the Perris Station Apartments Master Lease from Perris HCHP AMF, LLC to Standard Perris Station AGP LLC, and consented to the Assignment of Transferred Equity Interest and Ancillary Transferred Assets from Perris HCHP AMF, LLC and Victoria Capital, LLC to Standard Perris Station AGP LLC and TCP I GP, LLC W.
Approved Amendment No. 2 to the City Manager Employment Agreement and adopted Resolution Number 6481 updating the City’s Salary Range Placement Schedule.
Resolution Number 6481 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING ITS SALARY RANGE PLACEMENT SCHEDULE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 X.
Adopted Resolution Number 6482 Declaring certain Water/Sewer Utility Properties to be Exempt Surplus Property and approved the Transfer Agreement between the City of Perris and Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) relating to the transfer of the Perris Water/Sewer Utility System and related properties to EMWD.
Resolution Number 6482 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN PUBLIC PROPERTY AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54220, ET SEQ.
Y.
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. for Geotechnical, Compaction Testing and Materials Testing Services throughout the construction of the Perris Downtown Skills Training and Job Placement Center Project for an increase in the amount of $129,392.70.
Z.
Approved One-Year Lease Agreements with Love 4 Life Association and Grove Community Church, for the property located at 11 S. D Street, APN 313-091-001 The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the Consent Calendar, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Adopted Resolution Number 6483 approving the application submittal and amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 5-year plan for the PLHA Program.
Resolution Number 6483 is entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PERRIS, APPROVING A SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) 5-YEAR PLAN FOR THE PLHA PROGRAM Principal Management Analyst Rebecca Rivera gave the presentation on this item.
Councilmember Rabb left the City Council Chambers at 7:31 p.m. and returned at 7:33 p.m.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m.
There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
Rita Rogers, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve Resolution Number 6483, as presented.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
12. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A.
Designated a City Councilmember Voting Delegate and up to two (2) alternates for the League of California Cities (LOCC) Annual Conference being held October 16, 2024 to October 18, 2024, in Long Beach, California.
Assistant City Manager Wendell Bugtai gave the presentation on this item.
The following Councilmember spoke:
Rabb
Councilmember Rabb nominated Councilmember Corona as the Voting Delegate and himself as the Alternate.
The Mayor called for Public Comment. There was no Public Comment.
The Mayor called for a motion.
M/S/C: Moved by
David Starr Rabb, seconded by
Malcolm Corona to Approve the appointment of Councilmember Corona as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember Rabb as the Alternate for the LOCC Annual Conference.
AYES:
Malcolm Corona, David Starr Rabb, Rita Rogers, Marisela Nava, Michael Vargas NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
13. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
The following Councilmember's spoke:
Corona
Nava
Rabb
Rogers
Vargas
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Vargas adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 7:52 p.m. in memory of Skydive Perris Tandem Skydiving Instructor Devrey J. LaRiccia who passed away on August 2, 2024 and Skydive Perris Student Kayla Kieko Black who passed away on August 4, 2024,a the result of a tragic skydiving accident; and in memory of Green Valley resident 6-year old Aubrey Bella Gonzalez, who passed away on August 4, 2024 Respectfully Submitted,
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Nancy Salazar, City Clerk